Upland Police Department

In recognition of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, we would like to extend our gratitude to the dedicated individuals who generously volunteer their time in support of our organization. Our Volunteers in Police Service, Upland CERT members, and five Reserve Officers play a vital role in bolstering our operations and strengthening our connection with the community. Thank you for what you do!

Please join us in recognizing and celebrating the well-deserved promotions of: Sergeant G. Garcia Sergeant P. Song Corporal/Detective C. Landivar Corporal/Detective E. Ortega Corporal/Detective G. Santana These individuals exemplify dedication, professionalism, and unmatched commitment to our community. Congratulations and keep up the outstanding work! 💪

Our 2025 Annual Report is now posted at: uplandca.gov/pd-annual-repo… You can also Google Upland Police Annual Report and it’s the first link.

Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! This week recognizes and honor the incredible dispatchers who serve as the vital link between our community and first responders. Their calm voices, quick thinking, and endless dedication keep us all safe. Thank you for being the unseen heroes behind every call.

POLICE TRAINING IN PROGRESS Our UPD/MPD SWAT Team is training in the 1000 block of E. San Bernardino Road. There may be loud noises, but there is no impact to traffic and no emergency taking place. Training will conclude around 9pm.

Come get some FREE training from the masters of their craft. Email Officer McCann at nmccann@uplandpd.org to reserve your spot.

As religious holidays approach, we ask our community to stay alert and mindful of your surroundings. We have increased patrols around places of worship and encourage any suspicious activity be reported. If you see something, say something.

Happy Easter from K9 Petey!

Please join us in congratulating Officer Martinez for being selected as Officer of the Year! Officer Martinez is a U.S. Army veteran🇺🇸, is a Field Training Officer, and is on our SWAT Team. His solid work ethic, leadership, and attitude earned him this title, where he was proudly honored at the annual Ontario Elks Lodge’s Officer of the Year ceremony. Keep up the good police work, Officer Martinez! 💪

⚠️ E-Bike safety ⚠️ Upland, like many communities across Southern California, has seen a spike in serious E-Bike crashes. Officers will continue to enforce any violations observed, including impounding when necessary. Parents, ensure you research the bike you purchase as some are considered electric motorcycles. Please stay safe and always: ✅ Wear a helmet ✅ Stay visible (reflectors/lighting/clothing) ✅ Slow down and obey traffic laws

Join us for our blood drive benefiting the American Red Cross on Thursday, April 9th, from 12pm to 6pm at UPD. Donors will receive a Red Cross x Life Is Good T-Shirt while supplies last*. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: UPD, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Baker to Vegas 2026 is now in the history books! Our Upland/Montclair Running Team not only earned a prestigious mug, but through rigorous training, perseverance, and teamwork, we placed 3rd in our 500 Invitational category. This made history for our departments and put our team on the awards stage! Our ranking placed us at 83 out of 271 teams 💪. A special thanks to all of our support staff, sponsors, and families.

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and we’re proud to stand in support of the cause. 🧩 Stop by our station to purchase a $10 patch: 📍1499 W. 13th St., Upland, CA Together, we can help promote understanding, inclusion, and acceptance for individuals on the autism spectrum. Make an impact 🧩 one patch at a time.

On behalf of Chief Blanco and the men and women of Upland PD, we send our thoughts and prayers to the Vargas and @LASDHQ family. Repost from Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department: “The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department mourns the loss of Deputy Levi Vargas, who passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the age of 30. Deputy Vargas joined the Department in 2015 as a Custody Assistant and later graduated from Academy Class 413. He served in several assignments throughout his career, most recently at San Dimas Station. He was known among his colleagues and friends for his professionalism, commitment, and compassion to our communities. His loss is deeply telt across our Department, and he will be greatly missed. Deputy Vargas is survived by his wife, parents, siblings, and extended family. We honor his service and legacy. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and colleagues during this incredibly difficult.”

@LASDHQ On behalf of Chief Blanco, the men and women of UPD, and our Upland/Montclair PD Baker to Vegas Team, we send our deepest condolences to the family and LASD.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our San Dimas Sheriff’s Deputy who passed away after suffering a medical emergency while participating in the 2026 Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay race. The Deputy was among numerous law enforcement personnel representing their agencies at this annual event when the medical emergency occurred. Despite receiving medical care, the Deputy ultimately passed away from their injuries. The Deputy’s family has been notified and the Department has been coordinating with them to provide support and resources. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Deputy’s family, friends, and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time. The loss of our beloved Deputy, a 13-year veteran, is felt across the entire LASD family. We ask our community to join us in honoring our Deputy’s service and keeping his loved ones in your thoughts during this challenging time.

**UPDATE-The roadway is now open

🚧 Road Closure 🚧 16th street between Mountain Avenue and Maywood Avenue is currently closed as crews make repairs. We will update the post once the roadway is opened.

On St. Patrick’s Day morning, around 10am, we responded to an intoxicated subject getting behind the wheel and driving off. Officers located the vehicle, which failed to stop and led us on a pursuit into San Antonio Heights. The driver eventually pulled into a residence, jumped out and tried to run as his pants were falling (mooning officers 🤦‍♂️ ), and was taken into custody seconds later. The driver, who is on felony probation, was booked for felony evading, DUI, violating probation, and his ride towed.